Ophthalmologist

Introduction

Dr. NITIN S SHETTY is one of the best Ophthalmologist in Bangalore and has an experience of 19 years in this field. Dr. NITIN S SHETTY practices at Manipal Hospital in Old Airport Road, Bangalore and The Retina Clinic in Indiranagar, Bangalore and completed MBBS from B J Medical College, Pune, MS - Ophthalmology from the University of Pune in 1992 and Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery from Sankar Nethralaya, Chennai. Some of the services provided by the doctor are Retina Surgery and Lasik and Vitreoretinal Surgery etc.

Manipal Hospital HAL Airport Road

What is an ophthalmologist?

An ophthalmologist is a doctor who commonly acts as both a physician and a surgeon. He or she examines and treats diseases and injuries in and around the eye.

What does an ophthalmologist do?

An ophthalmologist is an MD who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists perform eye exams, diagnose and treat disease. They prescribe medications and perform eye surgery and also write prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses.

What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and optometrist?

An optometrist specializes in prescribing glasses and contact lenses, low vision, and the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. They are not medical doctors. An ophthalmologist is an MD that specializes in prescribing glasses and contact lenses and the diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of eye disease.

What diseases does an ophthalmologist treat?

Amblyopia.

Astigmatism.

Cataracts.

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Corneal Dystrophies.

Diabetic Retinopathy.

Dry Eye.

Eye Cancer.

Glaucoma

Hyperopia

Macular Degeneration

Myopia

Presbyopia

Retinal Detachment

Strabismus

Uveitis

What surgeries are performed by the ophthalmologists?

They perform surgeries for:

Ophthalmic Subspecialties

Cornea and External Disease

Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Glaucoma

Uveitis and Ocular Immunology

Vitreoretinal Diseases

Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery

Pediatric Ophthalmology

Neuro-Ophthalmology

When should you see an ophthalmologist?

It is important to treat one's eyes with care. Ignoring changes in your vision or skipping eye examinations can your eyes at risk.

It has been recommended that the adults see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible if they experience any of the following symptoms:

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Changes in color vision

Changes in the field of vision such as shadows, black spots or blurriness in central or peripheral (side) vision